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After rainbow crosswalk removal, Cedar Springs steps symbolize resilience
By Sara Sanchez at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
Less than a year after rainbow crosswalks disappeared from Cedar Springs, the neighborhood has found a new symbol of LGBTQ visibility: brightly painted rainbow steps.
Community organizers celebrated the transformation of the steps outside The Oak Lawn Library into a vibrant rainbow installatio...
Key takeaway Community organizers celebrated the transformation of the steps outside The Oak Lawn Library into a vibrant rainbow installation, culminating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dance party on June 27.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The newly painted rainbow steps outside The Oak Lawn Library symbolize more than just a vibrant display of color, they represent the community's determination to maintain its identity and visibility. The removal of the rainbow crosswalks earlier this year sparked a wave of creative responses from residents and businesses, with many finding new ways to showcase their support for the LGBTQ community. The fact that the city and local community came together to explore new ways to recognize and celebrate the neighborhood's identity is a testament to the strong sense of unity and resilience in Cedar Springs. As the neighborhood continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the spread of rainbow colors and public art throughout the district impacts local businesses and community events, and how it reinforces Trophy Club 's connection to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth area. The steps at The Oak Lawn Library are just the latest example of this effort.
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Category: library ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Less than a year after rainbow crosswalks disappeared from Cedar Springs, the neighborhood has found a new symbol of LGBTQ visibility: brightly painted rainbow steps.
Community organizers celebrated the transformation of the steps outside The Oak Lawn Library into a vibrant rainbow installatio...
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